Head Start Educator — Early Childhood (3–5)

Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 23; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

PSERS retirement system

Paid time off

Job summary

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is hiring a Head Start Teacher for its Office of Early Childhood Services Head Start program in Norristown, PA. This full-time role serves students ages 3-5, with a schedule Monday–Friday, 7.5 hours per day during the 188-day year.

Starting hourly rates are $26.32 with an Associate's degree and $29.22 with a Bachelor's degree. Location features multiple Head Start classrooms across Montgomery County.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood or Child Development required / Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education with ECE certification preferred.
• Ability to work with and relate to young children and families of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work in harmony with administrative, instructional, and non-instructional personnel.
• Experience in an early childhood setting preferred.
• Original certificates of clearance from the State Police, Child Abuse Registry, and PDE FBI.

Responsibilities

• Implement early childhood curriculum, students' IEPs, and conduct assessments appropriate to developmental age levels.
• Organize the classroom space to maximize resources and maintain safety standards.
• Establish rules appropriate to developmental level using Positive Behavior Support Strategies and handle classroom emergencies.
• Coordinate related services with classroom activities and provide orientation and training for classroom team members.
• Inventory, maintain, and request materials and equipment.
• Complete applicable paperwork within specified timelines.
• Facilitate communication between staff, administration, and families.
• Attend staff meetings and recommended in-service trainings to improve skills.
• Adhere to MCIU policies and directives across Head Start and related programs.

Skills

Child development

Family engagement

Team collaboration

Early childhood experience

Education

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood or Child Development

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education with ECE certification

Job description

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is hiring a Head Start Teacher for its Office of Early Childhood Services Head Start program in Norristown, PA. This full-time role serves students ages 3-5, with a schedule Monday–Friday, 7.5 hours per day during the 188-day year.

Starting hourly rates are $26.32 with an Associate's degree and $29.22 with a Bachelor's degree. Location features multiple Head Start classrooms across Montgomery County.